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Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee: a Cochrane systematic review

British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2015 · Vol. 49(24) · pp. 1554–1557

Marlene Fransen(University of Sydney)Sara McConnell(St Joseph's Health Care)Alison R. Harmer(University of Sydney)M. van der Esch✉(Reade)Milena Simić(University of Sydney)Kim L. Bennell(University of Melbourne)

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Abstract

Among people with knee osteoarthritis, land-based therapeutic exercise provides short-term benefit that is sustained for at least 2-6 months after cessation of formal treatment.

Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies Knee injuries and reconstruction techniquesOsteoarthritisSystematic reviewMedicinePhysical therapyMEDLINECochrane LibraryPhysical medicine and rehabilitationMeta-analysisAlternative medicinePathology

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Activities of Daily LivingExercise TherapyHumansRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTreatment OutcomeArthralgiaOsteoarthritis, Knee

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